Browsing the August 2014 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 8/31/14

School starts this week.  Yes, it is that time of the year.  And here is the religious education schedule.  The OLS Elementary and High School Religion Classes will start on Wednesday, October 1.  The Elementary program goes from 1:25pm until 2:15pm.  The children are released from school for this.  ... Read More »

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 8/31/14

Family is a great blessing.  And I am thankful for my Dad, Mom and Brothers, Sister-in-law(s) (my oldest brother is getting married toward the end of September), and nephews.  I could go on and on.  I am thankful to Grandparents especially my Dad’s Mom, Dorothy, who was influential on ... Read More »

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 8/17/14

Last weekend I preached a homily on Lectio Divina and I said that there would be a follow up to it.  Lectio Divina, which is the Divine Reading of scripture is an ancient practice to help people pray and read the Word of God.  It is a practice that ... Read More »

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 8/10/14

It sure has been busy.  Our lives can get hectic.  And we never know what we are going to be doing next.  This summer, I feel like I am on the go, go, go.  I am sure everyone knows what I am saying here.  And yet I know that ... Read More »

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 8/05/14

Tuesday, Aug 5th is the annual day of celebration to the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.  It is one of the largest and most important churches dedicated to the honor of Our Lady. Our Lady indicated in a dream, to a wealthy, childless Roman couple that ... Read More »